Population
2023
16% of 4.8 million people
Population poverty in Harris County, Texas compared
How does Harris County, Texas compare to other Texas and National averages?
Harris County, Texas
16%
Texas
13.7% (-14% lower than Harris County, Texas)
National average
12.5% (-22% lower than Harris County, Texas)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 19.6%
The 2011 19.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 18.8%
The 2012 decrease to 18.8% from 2011 represents a -0.8% decrease YoY.
2013 - 18.5%
The 2013 decrease to 18.5% from 2012 represents a -0.3% decrease YoY.
2014 - 17.4%
The 2014 decrease to 17.4% from 2013 represents a -1.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 16.7%
The 2015 decrease to 16.7% from 2014 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2016 - 16.6%
The 2016 decrease to 16.6% from 2015 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2017 - 16.1%
The 2017 decrease to 16.1% from 2016 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
2018 - 16.6%
The 2018 increase to 16.6% from 2017 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2019 - 15.1%
The 2019 decrease to 15.1% from 2018 represents a -1.5% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16.4%
The 2021 increase to 16.4% from 2019 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
2022 - 16.5%
The 2022 increase to 16.5% from 2021 represents a 0.1% increase YoY.
2023 - 16%
The 2023 decrease to 16% from 2022 represents a -0.5% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Harris County, Texas Poverty dataset.